Nebraska Extension in Adams County

4-H Youth Development

Adams County 4-H Enrollment

2024 Enrollment is now Open. Check our website or the Extension Office for Changes or if you have questions
Early Bird Incentive - Enroll by February 14th
Special T-Shirt Incentive - Youth Active by April 15
State Enrollment Deadline - June 15

4-H Online Enrollment
4-H Youth Development

4-H'ers Got Talent - Speech, PSA, Performing Arts and Presentation Contests

Tuesday, April 16th
Location: Adams County Extension Office
Time: 6:00 PM
Register by Noon, April 12th
Pizza at 5:30 PM sponsored by Adams County 4-H Council
4-H Youth Development

Adams County Fair Flower Barrel Contest

2024 4-H Workshop and Barrel Pick-up for Contest
Wednesday, April 24th
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Adams County Fairgrounds Community Service Building
Call and register for Contest by April 17th
School Education Programs

These programs are learning experiences offered to students during school hours by local 4-H educators.

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4-H Youth Development

Adams County 4-H Sheep and Goat Weigh Day 2024

May 3rd from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Adams County Fairgrounds

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Heavy Equipment Career Exploration

Heavy Equipment Career Exploration Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024 Location: Central Community College – Hastings Campus, Open to Incoming Grades of 8th to Seniors, Registration - May 1-May 31st

Adams County Communication Contests 2024

Speech, PSA, Preforming Arts and Presentations Contests If your love is public speaking or entertaining an audience this contest is for you! Now is the time to start gearing up for this contest. You can register by calling the Extension Office at 402-461-7209 until April 12th at noon and the contest is on April 16th at 6:00 PM at the Extension Office. Clover Kids are welcome to participate also. 4-H Council is sponsoring a Pizza Party @ 5:30 for Participants and their families.

Innovative Youth Corn Challenge

Innovative Youth Corn Challenge for 4-H and FFA Members We are delighted to announce the Corn Yield Challenge, a prestigious contest open to 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). This competition is designed to guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of all facets of corn production, including aspects related to agricultural careers associated with corn production. Registration now open thru March

Tractor Safety Training

2024 Tractor and Equipment Safety for Young and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers ages 14 and 15. The hands-on events and the online course will cover the required elements of the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, including quizzes which students must pass to attend the driving portion of training. The onsite driving training and exam will include a driving test and equipment operation and ATV safety lessons. Students must demonstrate competence in hitching and unhitching equipment and driving a tractor and trailer through a standardized course. Instructors will also offer education about safe behaviors and laws for ATVs, utility-task vehicles (UTVs), and other off-road vehicles (ORVs).

YQCA - Quality Assurance

Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance certification through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program focused on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. Trainings for 2024 Adams County Youth begin in February

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